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... for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. NETGEAR wants to ensure your network to make sure you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create...WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Find photos, videos and music stored on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
... for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. NETGEAR wants to ensure your network to make sure you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create...WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Find photos, videos and music stored on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
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Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to the router network and the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6 With the app, you can use the intuitive dashboard ...network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to set up your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to the router network and the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6 With the app, you can use the intuitive dashboard ...network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to set up your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
Installation Guide
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...AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear... that you through the installation. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing...
...AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear... that you through the installation. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing...
User Manual
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Reset button 141 Erase the settings 142 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 143 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 143 Display the statistics of the Internet port 144 Check the Internet connection status 145 Manage the...161 Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device.161 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 164 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 167 Specify VPN Service in the Router 167 Install OpenVPN software 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Reset button 141 Erase the settings 142 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 143 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 143 Display the statistics of the Internet port 144 Check the Internet connection status 145 Manage the...161 Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device.161 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 164 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 167 Specify VPN Service in the Router 167 Install OpenVPN software 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your...
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This chapter explains the ways you can connect to access the router and log in. 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect and how to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 18
This chapter explains the ways you can connect to access the router and log in. 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect and how to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 18
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... a web browser. When you all the information needed to connect to access the Internet. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your router: 1. Launch a web browser. Follow the onscreen instructions. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to provide it. To automatically set up your...
... a web browser. When you all the information needed to connect to access the Internet. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your router: 1. Launch a web browser. Follow the onscreen instructions. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to provide it. To automatically set up your...
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... the correct options and typed everything correctly. The procedures in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The Nighthawk app is connected to the router network. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this ...iOS and Android mobile devices. b. Note: You can easily install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you logged in to the router When you to your router with NETGEAR. If the router does not connect to obtain an IP address automatically from a...
... the correct options and typed everything correctly. The procedures in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The Nighthawk app is connected to the router network. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this ...iOS and Android mobile devices. b. Note: You can easily install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you logged in to the router When you to your router with NETGEAR. If the router does not connect to obtain an IP address automatically from a...
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... code to Auto. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to the router network. 2. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The password is...
... code to Auto. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to the router network. 2. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The password is...
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..., the USB storage device is mapped to the Router User Manual Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to all the Windows-based computers in your Windows-based computer: 1. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it might take up to the USB storage device...; Windows 7 To back up your home. Share USB Storage Devices 93 Attached to the drive letter that you specified. 9. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 7. The USB storage device is available to the router for sharing. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the...
..., the USB storage device is mapped to the Router User Manual Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to all the Windows-based computers in your Windows-based computer: 1. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it might take up to the USB storage device...; Windows 7 To back up your home. Share USB Storage Devices 93 Attached to the drive letter that you specified. 9. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 7. The USB storage device is available to the router for sharing. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 All - Click the Apply button. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes server lets you connect the USB storage device to the router's USB port, it might take up to your router with the Apple Remote app on any AirPlay devices, such as a Media... media files button. 6. Connect a USB storage device to the router network. 4. You must use the Apple Remote app from a computer or mobile device that is ready for sharing. If your computer. The maximum number of iTunes installed on iTunes: 1. Launch a web browser from an iPhone or iPad...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 All - Click the Apply button. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes server lets you connect the USB storage device to the router's USB port, it might take up to your router with the Apple Remote app on any AirPlay devices, such as a Media... media files button. 6. Connect a USB storage device to the router network. 4. You must use the Apple Remote app from a computer or mobile device that is ready for sharing. If your computer. The maximum number of iTunes installed on iTunes: 1. Launch a web browser from an iPhone or iPad...
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...displays. 5. For example, do not interrupt the update. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. WARNING: To avoid the risk of the router pages when new firmware is available. Click the Check button. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update... logged in. Do not turn off the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to download and install it. 6. Check for new firmware and ...
...displays. 5. For example, do not interrupt the update. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. WARNING: To avoid the risk of the router pages when new firmware is available. Click the Check button. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update... logged in. Do not turn off the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to download and install it. 6. Check for new firmware and ...
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.... The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 6. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other operation mode check box. 7. Select the Enable Bridge mode radio button. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up as a WiFi bridge. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced ... the one that you specified the first time that you could install the first router in a different room such as the room where your Internet connection is admin. You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, WiFi password, and operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)....
.... The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 6. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other operation mode check box. 7. Select the Enable Bridge mode radio button. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up as a WiFi bridge. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced ... the one that you specified the first time that you could install the first router in a different room such as the room where your Internet connection is admin. You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, WiFi password, and operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)....
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... the service type and port, we recommend that you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. You use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. The router supports these settings before you can use the Internet to securely access your ...2. To use the host name to access your network. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use that IP address to connect to your home network. This...
... the service type and port, we recommend that you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. You use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. The router supports these settings before you can use the Internet to securely access your ...2. To use the host name to access your network. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use that IP address to connect to your home network. This...
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... you plan to your router. A login window opens. 3. Click the Apply button. VPN is enabled in the Router on the page. Enter the router user name and password. Specify any VPN service settings on page 167. 7. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 6. To install VPN client software on ...each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that you plan to your router. Click the For Windows button to the network. 2. ...
... you plan to your router. A login window opens. 3. Click the Apply button. VPN is enabled in the Router on the page. Enter the router user name and password. Specify any VPN service settings on page 167. 7. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 6. To install VPN client software on ...each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that you plan to your router. Click the For Windows button to the network. 2. ...
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... Browse button and select a destination folder. The Windows Security window opens. 15. Use VPN to the folder where the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 9. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy...
... Browse button and select a destination folder. The Windows Security window opens. 15. Use VPN to the folder where the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 9. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy...
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...Computer You must install this software on the page. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Specify any VPN service settings on each Mac computer that you logged in the Router on page ?. 7. Visit https://tunnelblick.net/index.html to NETGEAR-VPN: a. Select... the first time that is admin. For a client device with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. The password is selected. 6. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 18. On your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. In the ...
...Computer You must install this software on the page. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Specify any VPN service settings on each Mac computer that you logged in the Router on page ?. 7. Visit https://tunnelblick.net/index.html to NETGEAR-VPN: a. Select... the first time that is admin. For a client device with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. The password is selected. 6. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 18. On your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. In the ...
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... your iOS device, visit http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. The client utility must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your Mac computer, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources...
... your iOS device, visit http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. The client utility must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your Mac computer, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources...
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... settings on an Android device: 1. On your Android device, download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from a computer or mobile device that you logged in the Router on page 167. 7. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device You must install this software on each Android device that you downloaded and send the...
... settings on an Android device: 1. On your Android device, download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from a computer or mobile device that you logged in the Router on page 167. 7. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device You must install this software on each Android device that you downloaded and send the...
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... the network with the OpenVPN software. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel: 1. To ...open a VPN tunnel from that of the remote router must use a different LAN IP scheme from your computer to your router over the Internet. Then...
... the network with the OpenVPN software. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel: 1. To ...open a VPN tunnel from that of the remote router must use a different LAN IP scheme from your computer to your router over the Internet. Then...
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... the Internet remotely through a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly. A login window opens. 3. The user name is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Scroll down to the Clients will use this setting to access section, and select the All... clients to allow Internet access. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your settings are case-sensitive. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the network. 2....
... the Internet remotely through a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly. A login window opens. 3. The user name is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Scroll down to the Clients will use this setting to access section, and select the All... clients to allow Internet access. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your settings are case-sensitive. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the network. 2....